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Amongst the guests last week were: Dr Qari Asim, Jo Cox MP, Haroon Valli of Engage, Reverend Amanda Pollard, Carlton Junior and Infant School Head teacher, Rizwana Ahmed, and Ikram Butt

Combating extremism in schools

Stakeholders meet to discuss important role of education Batley and Spen MP, Jo Cox, was amongst the invited guests at a special round-table meeting last...
CAMPAIGNERS: Members of the Leeds No Borders group protested outside Leeds’ Home Office on Monday, two days after a larger demonstration in the city centre

‘Leeds welcomes refugees’

Protestors take to the streets in rallying message of support Hundreds of campaigners, armed with banners, signs and loud voices took to the streets of...
FLOWERS: 888,426 ceramic poppies were originally installed at the Tower of London to honour the deaths of British and Colonial Forces in the First World War

Pop down to see the POPPIES

Sculpture Park’s sea of flowers a ‘must see’ The iconic poppy display which engulfed the Tower of London last year is on the move and...
TEAM: The InTouch team of volunteers helped distribute meat last year in a pilot project and have teamed up with IslamBradford to roll out the initiative this year

Qurbani for those in N-Eid

‘Share your sacrifice’ with the local community As Muslims around the world prepare to take part in their annual Eid Ul-Adha celebrations, one charity in...
DISAPPOINTED: Mohammed Yousef has been a taxi driver in Leeds for 27 years and is currently applying to become a private hire executive operator and driver

‘Victimised’: Aspiring operator feels let down

A taxi driver from Moortown says he feels ‘upset’ and ‘disgusted’ following the treatment he received from Leeds City Council after applying for a...
MUSICAL: Leicester-born Roopa Panesar will be joining the festival on day two at the Seven Arts Centre

World Poetry and Indian Classical Music Festival

Musicians come together to explore classic Indian art forms A two-day festival of world poetry and Indian classical music returns to Leeds for a third...
HARSH: Texas police dropped charges against 14-year-old Ahmed Mohamed arrested for bringing a homemade clock to school

Fame for boy who was arrested for making a clock

“Under the hashtag "#IstandwithAhmed," thousands of Twitter users praised the boy's initiative and questioned why he was detained including Nasa scientists, Facebook CEO Mark...

Amir Khan aid convoy for refugees sets off for Greece

Two-time world champion boxer, Amir Khan, is leading a special aid convoy to help refugees in Greece. The 7 van convoy, packed with donated food,...

MECCA: Crane collapse

Saudi governments suspends work of construction company pending investigation Following the fatal crane toppling at Mecca’s Grand Mosque, which killed 107 people dead and left...
VICTORY: The now 20-year-old was the youngest competitor on the day, at 19 years of age, yet picked up the overall award across all categories

The bodybuilding dentist: Leeds competitor scoops double gold in Spain

A bodybuilding champion from Leeds showcased his talents to a European audience earlier this year as he scooped a double-Gold finish at the annual...

Cricket 4 Heroes

MS Dhoni to join all-star line up for Oval clash One of the most popular Indian cricketers in history will join other stars from the...

MAKE OR BREAK FOR BOXER AJI “THE GENERAL” SHARIF

Aji “The General” Sharif (3-2-1 KO) turned professional in 2013 and was one of the most exciting boxing prospects in UK due to his...

The most powerful SUV in the world

Innovative Bentley Bentayga stated as the fastest and most luxurious off-road vehicle • Combines unparalleled luxury with sporting ability, off-road performance and everyday usability • All-new...

Listers Health: Women’s gym and wellbeing centre

After months of construction, refurbishment and renovations, the ‘weight’ is finally over for the launch of Bradford’s newest ladies only gym with the official...

Cafe Zoya: New look, same amazing tastes

As Bradford once again bids to retain its Curry Capital crown for a record-breaking fourth consecutive year, one award-winning restaurant in the city is...

BM Works: Leeds’ BMW car specialists

For the past 99 years, BMW have been at the forefront of the motor industry, constantly raising the bar in quality and control for...

‘Mr West Yorkshire’: Bradford bobby scoops regional title at male modelling pageant

A local volunteer police officer swapped the streets of Bradford for the catwalk in London last weekend as he competed in the grand final...

SYRIAN REFUGEE CRISIS: Government’s slammed and the people step forward

Whilst Prime Minister David Cameron defends the government's decision to accept 20,000 Syrian refugees over the next five years, America’s President, Barak Obama, says...

Shah Rukh to work with Wesley Snipes???

After American actor-producer-martial artist Wesley Snipes expressed his desire to work with none other than ‘our’ Shah Rukh Khan – the Bollywood king responded...

THE BIG QUESTION: What are the oil-rich Gulf states doing to resettle Syrian refugees?

“Around 12.2 million Syrians need help in the country, of whom 7.6 million are internally displaced.” As western countries pledge their support for Syrian’s seeking...

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